With the First-Year Player Draft just hours away, a number of experts appear to be settling on how they believe the first few picks will unfold.
June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap
Experts Lock In On Aiken-Rodon-Kolek Picks
Luhnow: Astros 'Need To Hit' On First Pick
The Astros won't draft based on need Thursday night, they'll take who they think is the best player/prospect in the draft pool.
Pirates Won't Promote Polanco On Friday
A Pirates official says the club will not call up prospect Gregory Polanco on Friday, despite reports to the contrary.
Price Fined Undisclosed Amount In Red Sox Aftermath
David Price was fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball in the aftermath of hitting David Ortiz with a pitch last Friday, according to a source.
Finger Lands Carlos Gonzalez On Disabled List
Gonzalez left in the fifth inning of Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks when his finger again swelled.
Mattingly: Dodgers Lack Chemistry
The Dodgers have baseball's biggest payroll, but sit just above .500.
Don Zimmer Dies At Age 83
Don Zimmer started out as a minor league infielder in 1949. He went on to enjoy one of the longest-lasting careers in baseball history.
Marlins Narrow Field Down To Four, Not Worried About Houston's Pick
The slot value for the second overall pick is $6,821,800.
Cubs Plan To Take Best Available At No. 4
Chicago has drafted a position player in each of the last two drafts.
Tigers Rule Out Iglesias For 2014 Season
Jose Iglesias is recovering from stress fractures in both of his shins.
Teams Considering ETA When Drafting Players
Chris Sale and Paco Rodriguez are two of the 11 players from the last 11 Drafts to make their Major League debuts in the same year in which they were selected.
Orioles Could Use Six-Man Rotation With Santana
Buck Showalter has hinted that the Orioles could use a six-man rotation when Johan Santana makes his way back to the Major Leagues.
Marlins, A's Nearly Completed Jim Johnson Trade
The Marlins ended up dealing the pick to the Pirates for Bryan Morris and using the freed cash to sign Kevin Gregg.
Cubs Leaving WGN After 90 Years
The Cubs will announce a new, seven-year deal to broadcast games on WBBM Newsradio 780 AM on Thursday, according to multiple reports.
Beltran Could Return To Yankees This Week
Carlos Beltran has been on the disabled list since May 15 because of pain related to a bone spur in his right elbow.
Dodgers, Ramirez Aren't Discussing Extension
It was reported last month that talks are ongoing, but a significant gap remains between the two sides.
Appel's Rough Pro Start Drawing Concerns
Mark Appel has had a rough adjustment to professional baseball, something that is drawing concerns about his future ceiling.
Rockies To Promote Eddie Butler
The Rockies will promote Butler, one of their two top pitching prospects, to start on Friday against the Dodgers.
Nelson Cruz Hits ML-Best 21st HR
The three-run homer brought his RBI total to 55, also tops in baseball.
Jon Singleton Homers In Debut
He struck out twice and made a pair of errors at first base before hitting the solo home run in the eighth inning.
Puig Late For BP On Anniversary Of Debut
With the rest of his teammates in uniform and beginning to stretch for batting practice, Puig emerged from the clubhouse wearing a T-shirt, basketball shorts and shower shoes to conduct a TV interview
Wil Myers Has Slight Stress Fracture
Wil Myers is expected to be sidelined for more than six weeks because of a stress fracture in his right wrist.
Schmidt: Rollins Worthy Of Hall Of Fame Talk
Jimmy Rollins is closing in on Philadelphia's franchise record for hits, who Schmidt, a Hall of Famer, currently holds.
Bud Norris Calls Jon Singleton Deal 'Terrible'
You can count Bud Norris among those not happy with the five-year, $10 million deal prospect Jon Singleton signed with the Astros recently.
Zimmerman To Make First Start In Left Field
Ryan Zimmerman missed 44 games with a fractured right thumb.
Astros Considering Aiken, Rodon, Jackson With No. 1 Pick
The Astros have the first overall pick in the First-Year Player Draft for the third straight year.
Orioles Purchase Santana's Contract
The Orioles have selected Johan Santana's contract and placed him on the 15-day disabled list.
Beltre Almost Signed With Nationals In 2010
Instead, Adrian Beltre signed with the Rangers and Washington added Jayson Werth.
Lester Remains Unconcerned About Contract Status
Larry Lucchino says he'd like to resume extension talks with the pitcher's agents during the season.
Royals May Consider Kendrys Morales
The Royals are last in the American League in runs, OPS, home runs and slugging percentage.
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